Sermons on Apparent Silence:

Chapter 44 Destruction Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2020

The citizens of Shechem were apparently in their fields for the purpose of tending their crops, and very probably without weapons of any kind. People could be seen going in and out of the city gate to support those harvesting the grapes. Abimelech slew them.

Chapter 44 Destruction of Shechem [Judges 9.42-9.45] Scripture: Judges 9:42-45 (KJV) 42 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech. 43 And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:42

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 46- An Anchor For Our Souls! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jan 19, 2021

It is apparent that we are living in troublesome, turbulent times! If we look “horizontally” for hope, we may not find it! If we look “vertically” specifically to Psalm 46, we can find a hope that only heaven can afford!

Topic: Sermon Series- Encouragement from the Psalms Text: Psalm 46:1-5 Title: Psalm 46 – An Anchor for the Soul Into: It is apparent that we are living in troublesome, turbulent times! Civil and political unrest, a global pandemic, economic woes, are the leading stories in our evening news ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Have Doubts And Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2002

When it comes to doubt, we need to see that: 1. Doubts can build faith. 2. We will never have all the answers. 3. A cynical spirit leads us away from God.

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Elders In The Congregation Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2018

When Paul left Crete, there were certain things that still needed to be set in order; there were false teachers to be silenced, and there was the pressing need for recognized spiritual guides in the assemblies. He left Titus to handle these matters.

Chapter 1, Verses 5-9 Title: Elders in the Congregation For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Widow Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2008

Sermon on Parable of the Persistent widow

Tell Me a Story The Persistent Widow Luke 18:1-8 God wants me to pray persistently Persistent prayer helps me keep focus… …on who God is (v. 6-7a) …on who I am (v. 7b) …on what’s important Persistent prayer helps me produce fruit (v. 5-7)(John 15:7-8) Persistent prayer helps me demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

OUR SOULS ARE STIRRED BY A DIVINE JOY THAT CANNOT BE SILENCED BY TIME, TRADITIONS, OR TROUBLES….AND AS THAT FIRST Christmas unwrapped this great joy, so we discover how to unwrap our own.

This morning, before we finish our gathering together and head into this final week before Christmas, we will have an opportunity to declare in song that marvelous refrain…“Joy to the World, the Lord has come let earth receive her King.” For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dancing With Jezebel

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 1, 2013

All across America today, pastors and church leaders are being silenced. And when the church is silent, that’s when society as a whole suffers, and compromise begins to set in.

Introduction: I recently read a great article entitled, “America’s Moral Decay” the writer of this article stated that, “America is incrementally and systematically Rejecting God. As a result, our nation is experiencing unparalleled moral decay. National immorality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Dare You! Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 26, 2007

• Belief is both subjective and objective. It’s subjective when you believe it. It’s objective when someone else doesn’t, and . . .their objective is your silence.

Let’s imagine dialogue between Abraham and God. “Abraham, this is God speaking. I want you to leave everything and go to the land I will show you.” “Where’s that?” “If I told you, you wouldn’t believe me.” “Try me.” “It’s 1500 miles from here in a place called Canaan.” “Never heard of it.” “I know, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spreading The Word Sermon I: How It Is Possible Against Such Odds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, the spreading of the Good News of God's love in Christ is our unfinished task from which mature Christians will not shrink or be silenced.

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST SUCH ODDS? There was no doubt about the empty tomb! The question for the Jewish hierarchy was how to control and shape the narrative to explain away even the possibility of a resurrection - to discourage Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14, Acts 2:22-38

He Was Led Like A Lamb To The Slaughter Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the prophetic predictions of Isaiah about the Messiah's betrayal, silence during accusation, and being counted among criminals, leading up to the depiction of Jesus as a lamb led to slaughter.

For the past 3 weeks we’ve been walking through the story of the hours leading up to Jesus’ resurrection – incidents that were predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 700 years before they happened. Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be betrayed by friends, remain silent while accused, and be counted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Topics: Messiah's Sacrifice, Prophetic Fulfillment, Lamb To Slaughter

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

That We Do Justly (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 1, in the sermon-series entitled: “What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of Micah ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 25 – Mercilessly Hunted Down And Silenced In A Pit; Waters Of Judgment Flowed Over The Heads - Chapter 3:52-54 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025

What is it to be hunted down and thrown into a pit of silence, and then to be sealed there by a stone? These survivors from the Babylonian holocaust describe their feelings. The waters of judgement surged over their heads. Jesus has identified with His people by passing that way Himself.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 25 – MERCILESSLY HUNTED DOWN AND SILENCED IN A PIT; WATERS OF JUDGMENT FLOWED OVER THE HEADS - CHAPTER 3:52-54 The laments of the people and of Jeremiah continue through the next three verses, then move into more positive territory as prayer sets the focus. I hope ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52, John 8:44, Lamentations 3:53, Jeremiah 38:2, Jeremiah 38:6, Genesis 37:22-24, Lamentations 3:54, Psalm 69:1-2, Psalm 69:14-15, Jonah 2:3-5, Job 29:2-3, Hebrews 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Lord? Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 31, 2007

Life with Jesus should never be in addition to the lifestyle we led before we met Jesus. If that is the way it is in your life, then it will be very apparent to everyone that He’s only an addition and that He isn’t Lord and Savior of your life.

Life, Everlasting, Part II – Who is your Lord? In Part I, we determined from Ezekiel 37 that, through the breath put in us by God when we give our life to Him, we have life. And through that breath we will know that He is the LORD. We also briefly touched upon those that claim activities, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Plagues Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 31, 2013

So Moses comes back to Egypt with his brother Aaron after the experience with the burning bush. Apparently his wife and kids stay in Midian, and we begin to see what was probably the most difficult and frustrating ministry position ever.

The people are happy to see Moses and at the end of chapter 4 we see that they are convinced that the Lord sent Moses and they worshipped together. Well, there's usually lots of enthusiasm when a new pastor comes and does lots of great things. Hope starts to build in the people and they get excited ...read more